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TRU 939

2004 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,536 mi
Last recorded48,536 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW M369,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRU 939
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 48,536 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 48,477 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 48,347 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 48,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 48,133 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 48,133 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,950 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 47,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 47,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 4,769 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 45,968 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 42,933 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 42,933 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,124 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers

Pass 24 Jan 2013 33,120 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 32,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,714 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,886 miles

Drivers side rear tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 19,186 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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TRU 939 is a 2004 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 69,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TRU 939, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TRU 939 registered?

TRU 939 is a 2004 BMW M3, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is TRU 939 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRU 939 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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